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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Yesterday was Yom Kippur, the Jewish "Day of Atonement," which focuses on apologizing and making amends. While I am not Jewish, I have loved this holiday since I first heard of it, because I think it is such a positive and healthy practice to clear the air and restore harmony in our relationships on a somewhat regular basis. Apologies and forgiveness each bring benefits, not only for relationships, but for each individual. Learn about these benefits, and see how you can create more harmony in your relationships any time of year. Enjoy the rest of your week! -Elizabeth Scott The Importance of Apologizing A generation of people were told that "Love means never having to say you're sorry," but in fact, apologies are important and carry specific benefits. What are the benefits of apologies, and how can they strengthen relationships? Read more. See More About:  relationship skills  social support  communication skills How To Apologize Sincerely A sincere apology can melt away anger in a relationship, but an insincere apology has the potential to make things worse. There are a few key ingredients in an effective apology. Learn how to deliver a sincere apology and take some stress out of your relationships. See More About:  relationship skills  social stress  happy marriage Benefits of Forgiveness Forgiveness can bring even more stress relief to the forgiver than to the forgiven. Learn about the benefits of forgiveness and why it pays to learn to let go. See More About:  emotional stress  anger management  emotional health How To Forgive Forgiveness is beneficial, but it's rarely easy. Learn how to get yourself to a place of forgiveness for a variety of relationship woes. See More About:  forgiveness  emotional stress  relationship stress Stress Management Ads Stress Stress and Anxiety Stress Relief Tips Forgiveness Stress at Work Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Positive Thinking for Stress Relief Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   More Ways to Get Info on Stress Relief Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have?   Follow me on: Advertisement